K-P raises compensation for martyred police personnel to up to Rs35m

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced significant changes to the welfare package for police personnel and their families on Friday. Compensation for officers killed in the line of duty has been raised to a maximum of Rs35 million, up from the previous amounts for different ranks. The government has replaced residential plots allotted to bereaved families with cash payments, allowing families to choose their own housing.

Payments for permanent disabilities and severe injuries sustained while on duty have also been increased. Additionally, the government introduced a compensation package for close relatives of serving police personnel, including spouses, children, parents, and siblings, who may face security threats. The governor also announced special financial assistance for the weddings of the daughters of martyred police personnel and plans to establish a fund to support the education of children whose parents were killed while serving in the police.